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Filskis Vertebrate Pest Control & Land Management

Locality: Mudgee, New South Wales

Phone: +61 417 236 196

Address: 690 Queens pinch rd 2850 Mudgee, NSW, Australia

Website: https://filskis.com

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25.01.2022 Data collection and research after the catch. Its not a job for everyone but I reckon its interesting stuff! Photographic record with date and location inform...ation for the clients records. Weight taken. Typical weight for a mature tom. Unfortunately the two biggest cats Ive ever dispatched werent weighed due to no scales at the time. Stomach contents - mostly rabbit in this case. Two whole feet amongst the pieces and fur. Also the skin/shell of an emerging bardi grub moth. Severe disease/parasite load visible on the liver. Ive forwarded this photo to a few experts in the field but no clear answer as to the cause without a sample to analyse in the lab. Some possibilities including lymphoid hyperplasia, a range of infectious causes (mycobacterium, histoplasmosis, etc) and unlikely but serious risk tularaemia (which is usually associated with possums). A good reminder of why gloves and hygiene are very important! Scat collection for later analysis of diet. See more

25.01.2022 Wednesday hump day. Feral camels in central Australia! Its often claimed that camels are low impact due to their soft padded feet. That is just not true! Sure... they have less impact than if they had hard hooves but such big animals will do plenty of damage even with soft feet. The second and third pictures show camel trails leading in to a waterhole. Those trails will catch the runoff from the next storm and erosion will start. This rocky ground will likely resist severe erosion but other soil isnt as resistant. Camels also foul the vital desert waterholes that the native wildlife relies on. They urinate and defecate in and around the water causing it to become a putrid green cesspool. They rip apart their preferred forage trees and eventually kill them. Trees like the quandong are locally extinct where camel numbers are too high. They wreck fences and livestock watering infrastructure. Theyre also a resource and iconic outback animal that has become part of our desert culture and history. I love seeing them but Ive also willingly culled them and harvested them for meat. My only regret is not collecting one of the unique skulls! See more

25.01.2022 The racken rest 2 thermal kit, Pulsar thermal and Night vision monoculars and scopes all available at Filskis online store. https://filskis.com/shop

25.01.2022 https://www.dungogchronicle.com.au//building-the-frontli/

24.01.2022 Were holding a fox trapping workshop for residents in the Wollondilly Shire Council area to hear from professional trapper Mark Lamb of Pest Lures about best p...ractice fox ID and removal methods. The workshop is being held next Tuesday, 22 September at the Mount Hunter Community Hall. Details and rego here bit.ly/MFC20GS See more

24.01.2022 My clients find my cat shooting programs to be very effective even with long term results.

22.01.2022 OUR PUP IS STILL MISSING I have attached a video of her being fed at Wentworth falls by one of the team that were feeding her daily to earn her trust and ca...tch her before she was forced to move on... The video will show you what she looks like and how skiddish she has become... Although I ask that people do not attempt to catch her, I am happy for people to put food out to try and encourage her back to the same area on a daily basis if at all possible. Please, if you see her, immediately contact one of the numbers on the flyer below. If anybody is willing and available to go out and try to confirm sightings, please let me know. Thank you.

21.01.2022 https://www.theland.com.au//wild-dog-simply-bulldozes-un/

20.01.2022 https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=886418728552076&id=101109683749655

19.01.2022 We have changed things up this year to make it easier for our landholders to complete the Vertebrate Pesticide Induction Training. It's now available online and... free! The course outlines the safety requirements and your legal responsibilities when using baits and pesticides. Upon completion, you'll gain a 5 year accreditation to issue baits on your property. Sign up and complete the course here https://bit.ly/36pw3S5

18.01.2022 Back in September we shared a story about restoration work we were undertaking on the Happy Valley Swamp in Newnes Plateau - https://bit.ly/2ZfQJcB Check out t...his great little time-lapse of some of the work that took place. The swamp habitat was hit hard by last summer’s bush fires, and bushfire damage was then compounded by heavy rainfall that caused erosion in burnt areas. The area is home to the Blue Mountains Water Skink, Giant Dragonfly and Deane’s Boronia; all threatened species that rely on the swamps for survival. To ensure the public has access to public land, we worked with Forestry Corporation of NSW and local volunteers to put in a stone bridge across the Happy Valley Swamp, creating a safer access route that will reduce erosion and sediment flows. The Happy Valley Swamp project is funded through the National Landcare Program Emergency Pest Migration and Habitat Protection Project, and the NSW Environmental Trust’s Saving Our Species Partnership Grants program.

18.01.2022 A frightening new map just released by NSW DPI the red shows new areas invaded by feral deer in the last four years 2016-2020. We're not doing enough to stop ...the spread of feral deer! Scroll to the bottom of https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au//distribution-maps-for-vertebra Bad news for the northern tablelands, central-west and parts of far west NSW. Feral deer now cover almost a quarter of the state and still spreading! It's worth comparing this map with the doubling of deer spread shown in the 2009-2016 feral deer spread map at the same webpage.

18.01.2022 https://www.abc.net.au//wild-dog-attacks-woman-co/11502512

17.01.2022 #FeralFriday How do we support pest animal management on your property? Our Biosecurity Officers are on the ground to provide advice to help you control pest sp...ecies on your land. This includes: providing advice on how to deal with declared pest species coordinating management plans to control pests inspecting properties for declared pests and helping you to develop a control plan providing advice on controlling pest animals either through group baiting programs (organised with your neighbours) or individual control methods We also sell baits to ratepayers and can advise you on purchasing baits (such as meat, carrots and grain) depending on your needs. Give us a call to discuss your pest animal management options - 1300 795 299

17.01.2022 a great clip to help non trappers understand that tgese are designed to hold and not hurt. well done

16.01.2022 Sheep Shot at Cookamidgera Central West Police District Police from Tullamore are investigating after two Dorper sheep were found shot dead on a property on t...he Cooka Hills Rd, Cookamidgera. The owner believes the animals were killed sometime between the 23rd and 26th of April this year. One of the sheep had its hind legs removed. If anyone has any information about this incident, please contact Tullamore Police Station on 02 6892 5000 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 email crimestoppers.com.au. Please do not post information in the comments of this post.

16.01.2022 Avonside Road illegal poaching Residents living on Avonside Road, near Jindabyne, have been facing issues with unwelcome and potentially dangerous poachers ente...ring properties along their road. This is not an entirely new issue, but it has been brought to a head after two pregnant breeding alpacas were shot dead last month. A local also saw the poachers shoot a kangaroo in the leg, and leave it writhing in pain on the ground, and had to euthanise it after the shooters left the area. Locals had seen vehicles they did not recognise and approached them and told the poachers that the white alpacas seen on various properties were not wild. Residents are used to hearing gunshots in the area... To read more, purchase a copy of The Monaro Post or subscribe online at https://themonaropost.partica.online/

16.01.2022 https://theconversation.com/one-cat-one-year-110-native-ani

15.01.2022 With all of the beautiful rain has brought an increased growth in grass Grass fires can happen quickly and spread even faster. Be prepared by keeping grass s...hort, maintaining your machinery and checking your fire fighting equipment regularly. Know your fire plan. The bushfire danger period is now in full swing. If you are planning on doing any fire activities on your property you will need to obtain a fire permit https://bit.ly/34SFgD6 Contact NSW Rural Fire Service or Fire and Rescue NSW for more information.

15.01.2022 Did you know that foxes can significantly affect ground-nesting birds and turtles? They can also threaten our sheep and goat industries. You can help by suppor...ting the national fox-mapping project by reporting fox populations at https://www.feralscan.org.au/. Learn more about the impacts of foxes at https://bit.ly/2QQv2cf.

14.01.2022 Just a heads up for tomorrow, very hot day ahead. Do not be complacent with the rain we have had, top soil drying already, grass maturing and I was in the bush on Tuesday and the leaf litter is ready to burn. Stay safe.

12.01.2022 CONSERVATION IN ACTION - RESEARCH TO REALITY ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN THE SPOTLIGHT THIS WEEK IN BATHURST The inaugural Conservation in Action Conference has put... real world conservation and environmental efforts in the spotlight in Bathurst this week. Native birds, quolls, cat control, habitat fragmentation, threatened fish, and re-connecting farmland to restore biodiversity, are just a few of the big issues on the agenda across the two days of the conference. Presentations have gone far beyond dry academic theory to highlight how the research connects with reality across a diverse range of fascinating real world projects making a positive difference in our landscape. One of the many practical, grassroots projects that attracted strong interest on day one, was a feral cat control study conducted by Local Land Services at the Glen Davis tip. Feral pest control expert Phil Barnes was contracted to remove a large resident population of cats from the tip site in 2016, and he reports the results have been very promising. We very quickly saw an increase in possums, native antechinus, goannas and owls moving into the area once the cats were removed, he said. Culling at the tip was an easy target, with such a large centralised population in a very accessible site, and it’s already making a significant difference to biodiversity in the surrounding areas. At the other end of the research to reality spectrum, Griffith University emeritus professor Dr Ian Lowe, one of the country’s most respected environmental scientists, gave an overview of research in environmental science across Australia. According to Dr Lowe, the key to protecting any individual species is focusing on habitat, connectivity, and predator control. You can’t ensure the survival of any one species without protecting the habitat it lives in, controlling predation, and creating connectivity so that species can move through the landscape in response to environmental pressures. We often like to look for a simple answer to environmental problems, but complex systems need complex solutions and we need to be prepared to constantly adapt to new research and knowledge. Bringing together such a diverse range of researchers, funding agency representatives, and grassroots players who are carrying out natural resource management work on the ground, is one of the major successes of the Conservation in Action Conference. A conference like this creates opportunities to discover people doing great things in environmental conservation and rehabilitation, said Conference Steering Committee Co-Chair Colleen Farrow, from Central Tablelands Local Land Services. That interaction can lead to opportunities to partner with new organisations, to build new ideas and knowledge, and make an even bigger difference out in the landscape, The Conservation in Action conference has been organised and funded by the Central West Councils Environment & Waterways Alliance, Central Tablelands Local Land Services, and Central Tablelands Landcare, with generous support from Bathurst Regional Council, SureGro TreeMax, the CRC for Water Sensitive Cities, Skillset Environment, the NSW Environmental Trust, and funding partners National Landcare Program and Catchment Action NSW. For more information about the Conservation in Action: Research to Reality Conference 2018, contact Mick Callan at the Central West Councils Environment and Waterways Alliance on 0400 968 201, or Colleen Farrow at Central Tablelands Local Land Services on 0438 867 249. ENDS Photo captions: CAPTION: Pest control contractor, Phil Barnes, and CT LLS officer, Pete Evans have been working on feral cat control at Glen Davis CAPTION: Emeritus professor, Ian Lowe, and Mick Callan from the Central West Councils Environment & Waterways Alliance, at the Conservation in Action Conference in Bathurst.

12.01.2022 Learn more https://bit.ly/3gzty3z Did you know #wilddogs cost Australias beef industry more than $62 million annually in lost production? The #NationalWildDogActionPlan is working with the northern beef industry to promote broader adoption of humane, best practice wild dog management.

12.01.2022 https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2518631761760848&id=1385221958435173

12.01.2022 Spring is just around the corner With the warmer weather approaching our district vets and land services officers can connect you with advice on livestock m...anagement and nutrition as well as animal biosecurity and welfare services. Regardless of whether you are running sheep, goats, cattle, pigs or other livestock your local team has you covered! Got questions? Get in touch here http://bit.ly/LLSLocalOffices

12.01.2022 Vacuum boats SUCKtrash out of the water! Litter gets collected to be recycled and disposed of, helping clean up and keep out debris from Galveston Bay, in Texas. Tell plastic to go suck on that! Buffalo Bayou Partnership via Facebook

11.01.2022 With queen European wasps starting to come out of hibernation (I have reports of two killed in Portland in the last week, and last spring we caught 1,100 of the...m in Portland) I'd like to invite you to join me for a "coming out of hibernation" party. The queens will be hungry ... so we should feed them ... but it should be a one way trip See more

10.01.2022 #WeedWednesday Bathurst burr is an annual summer growing weed that has naturalised in NSW from the coast to the western plains. Bathurst burr was one of the fir...st plants declared noxious in NSW in Urana Shire in the Riverina in 1907. Bathurst burr is amongst the most common and economically serious weeds in Australian agriculture. The burrs readily adhere to the wool of sheep. Bathurst burrs are also a significant weed of summer crops and horticultural crops. For more information about the identification or control options for Bathurst burr speak to your agronomist, your local council weed officer or visit NSW WeedWise - https://bit.ly/3ovlMwc

10.01.2022 Weather warning for Central Tablelands graziers Bureau of Meteorology is predicting colder weather for our region through the rest of this week. Sheep grazie...rs are warned that cold temperatures, showers and strong westerly winds are expected. Snow is forecast down to 600 metres this weekend. Be prepared! Move livestock to sheltered areas and feed out additional fodder if possible to cope with the expected cold and windy conditions. Lambing ewes and freshly shorn sheep are most susceptible in these conditions any type of shelter you can provide for them will be beneficial. Cattle may also be at risk particularly pregnant cows or those with young calves. If you require further advice or have any questions, contact your local LLS District Vet or Livestock Officer - https://bit.ly/2xp1Xkr

09.01.2022 #FeralFriday Feral pigs lack effective sweat glands, meaning they are relatively heat intolerant. As a result they seek access to water and shade, especially a...s temperatures start to climb as we head towards summer. Feral pigs have keen senses of smell and taste and good hearing, but their eyesight is generally considered to be poor. They are highly social and intelligent animals that naturally form groups. These groups, or 'mobs', are usually less than 12 individuals, although they can be as large as 400 if conditions are right. Feral pigs are most active from late afternoon to early morning. Favourable conditions allow feral pigs to reproduce all year round and at a rapid rate, akin to rabbits. There are a number of options available when it comes to control, including: * Ground baiting * Aerial shooting * Ground trapping * Ground shooting * Recreational hunting These activities can have more impact when undertaken in coordinated group programs. Give your local Biosecurity Officer a call to discuss how you can manage feral pigs on your property - 1300 795 299

09.01.2022 Were excited to announce that Filskis Vertebrate Pest Control & Land Management have come on board as the latest Friend of the Alliance. Specialising in vertebrate pest control - a key component of land and habitat management - we love the work that their team do across our region.

08.01.2022 Between June and October, foxes get a bit frisky! This pair were captured by Clarence Valley Council monitoring cameras. It seems their distraction may have ke...pt our koala mate safe. Fox gestation is 51-53 days and then can have 3-6 pups. Landholders wishing to find out more about fox management options should contact your nearest Local Land Services Biosecurity Officer on 1300 795 299

08.01.2022 Applications for funding close this Friday 28 August: Ground cover - confinement feeding Soil erosion Stream protection and enhancement... Head to our website to find out more and submit an online application - https://bit.ly/36pAc8q

08.01.2022 https://www.abc.net.au//foxes-love-the-urban-life/12616596

08.01.2022 #Christmasgiftideas! Here's a fantastic Gift idea for someone special (maybe even you!). #RackenRest #smartrest are available from all leading firearms dealers or online now!! Find your local Eagleye SmartRest dealer here: https://www.eagleyehg.com.au/find-a-retailer.html

08.01.2022 A few update photos of our new retail/range! Things are moving very quickly now and it's all starting to come together. Air filtration system for the range is h...ere and massive strong room door is fitted. Lights to the range and interior walls well on the way. There is included in the build a large conference room for firearms training, seminars, conferences etc. We have also built a stand alone safe storage room that will be filled with longarm and pistol safes that can be leased to customers that may be renting, FIFO or just to provide secure firearms storage other than at home. Our address will be identified as the customers place of safe storage. Store your firearm here, come use the range, lock it away safe and sound! Swipe card access and over engineered security systems throughout. Please let us know if you have any questions and we'll be more than happy to help!

07.01.2022 https://www.abc.net.au//feral-pigs-fencing-saves-/12615272

07.01.2022 https://www.pulsar-nv.com//thermal-imaging-attachm/proton/

07.01.2022 #FeralFriday Identifying tracks is one way you can monitor for feral animal activity on your property. But how do you identify what you’re looking at? Here's so...me good tips from PestSmart - In good track-reading conditions in sand, silt, or mud: dog prints are usually larger and rounder, foxes’ prints are smaller and more elongated, and cats’ prints are small and very round dog toe nails usually point out straight, fox nails point inwards, and cats have no toe nail marks the back foot usually partly overlaps the front foot for dogs, mostly overlaps for foxes, and almost completely overlaps for cats the front foot of quolls shows all five toes (wild dogs, foxes and cats only show four) The average size of wild dog footprints also changes throughout the year as pups become active and begin wandering around. For example, in late spring and early summer, some wild dog footprints (of pups) can be as small as those of foxes and it can be hard to tell them apart. By autumn and winter, all wild dog prints are usually much larger than foxes’ prints Wind, rain, organic matter in the soil and other factors can make it difficult to accurately identify some tracks or determine how fresh they are. But by understanding what features you’re looking for, you’ll be on the right track! Give your local Biosecurity Officer a call to discuss how you can manage pest animals on your property - 1300 795 299

07.01.2022 #WeedWednesday This year is looking to be a good year for the common weed Cape weed (Arctotheca calendula) - its soft rosette of leaves is easy to identify espe...cially with the contrasting lighter underside of the leaves. Its yellow flowers are a favourite for making daisy chains. Cape weed is an autumn-germinating annual plant which grows well in areas that were bare ground last autumn. Flowering occurs in late spring and early summer; the masses of yellow, daisy-like flowers with dark, almost black centres are conspicuous from a considerable distance. Cape weed dies off in late summer. It is reported that cape weed is readily eaten by stock and can provide reasonable nutrition. However, grazing of young, rapidly growing plants can cause nitrate poisoning. High intake by dairy cattle can taint milk.

06.01.2022 If you want to learn about regenerating your land through active grazing then we have the workshop for you! Come along to one of our FREE two-day workshops to ...hear from renowned Dr Judi Earl about making the most out of your pastures! Monday -Tuesday 30 November-1 December 9am-4pm -- Scone Wednesday -Thursday 16-17 December 9am-4pm -- Merriwa Places are strictly limited due to COVID restrictions. RSVP now to secure your spot! https://hunterlls.wufoo.com//pasture-and-grazing-manageme/

06.01.2022 Time to check your legume nodules! Spring is the time to examine pasture legume nodules. This means checking the number of nodules on the roots of the legume ...plants and also the colour inside the nodules. Legume roots house symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria called rhizobia which provide nitrogen to the plant and later to the pasture grasses and other non-leguminous pasture species. Clare Edwards, one of our Pasture Officers, has some easy steps to help you check your nodules: 1. Carefully dig up 1012 legumes from different parts of a pasture paddock (preferably all the same type, eg sub clover - pictured). 2. Carefully wash the roots to remove the soil. In clay-based soils, you may need to soak them for a while in a bucket. 3. Inspect the nodules and count them while noting their size and location on the roots. A good number is 20 40 nodules. 4. Cut open several nodules and inspect their colour. Ideally, they should be pink to red inside. If they are white or green, there may be no rhizobia or they might be ineffective. Read more about nodules here with this guide from Grains Research and Development Corporation - https://bit.ly/2R4yWR7

06.01.2022 Our free, online VPIT course means landholders can receive this quality training from the comfort of their own homes. No waiting times. No cost. Accreditation for five years. Save time and do it online. Click here to get started www.lls.nsw.gov.au/VPIT

06.01.2022 Feral pigs pose a significant threat to Australias $60 billion agricultural industry. They destroy crops and pastures, spread weeds and diseases, prey on live...stock and cause serious damage to the natural environment. The National Feral Pig Action Plan is being developed to provide direction for the coordination and management of feral pigs. Complete the survey to have your say. Be quick, survey closes Friday 28 August! https://bit.ly/32904nj Australian Pork Ltd Invasive Species Council NSW Farmers NSW DPI Biosecurity

04.01.2022 IT'S WORKING! Check out the critters big and small who are using Utah's first wildlife overpass to cross Interstate 80. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources shared this video on Thursday. The overpass was completed in 2018: https://kutv.com//udot-debuts-utahs-first-wildlife-overpass

04.01.2022 FILSKIS are now hiring live animal traps for pests of all shapes and sizes Contact Phil Barnes today on 0417 236 196, or PM our page for more info. #vertebratepestcontrol #landmanagement #trapping

03.01.2022 #FeralFriday Fed up with damage caused by feral pigs? Feral pigs cause agricultural damage through preying on newborn lambs, reducing crop yields, damaging fenc...es and water sources, and competing with stock for feed by consuming or damaging pasture. They also are considered a major threat to stock as a potential carrier of exotic diseases. Feral pigs also damage the environment through degrading habitats and native plants by feeding, trampling, and wallowing activity. They also prey on and compete with native animals for food. Feral pigs are highly social and intelligent animals that naturally form groups, and are most active from late afternoon to early morning. To find out more about feral pig control, call your local Biosecurity Officer - 1300 795 299

02.01.2022 #FeralFriday Everyone is responsible for managing pests animals. A fundamental principle of the NSW Biosecurity Act 2015 is that biosecurity is everyones resp...onsibility. All landholders, regardless of whether on private or public land, have a General Biosecurity Duty under this Act. Likewise, the general community has a role to play in reducing risks through their activities and as eyes and ears on the lookout for any potential new risks. The General Biosecurity Duty requires that anyone who knows or ought to reasonably know about a biosecurity risk has a duty to prevent, eliminate or minimise that risk as far as reasonably practicable. Under the Act you may be issued with a Biosecurity Undertaking or a Biosecurity Direction should you fail to comply with your General Biosecurity Duty. It is important to note, as a land manager you also have biosecurity obligations to your neighbours.

02.01.2022 https://www.dailymail.co.uk//Enormous-feral-cat-captured-d

02.01.2022 Green forest floors aren’t always what they seem. After a bushfire, the green can often be invasive weeds that can rapidly displace native vegetation. That's ex...actly what happened in the Montane Wetlands in the Barrington Tops National Park, Gondwana Rainforests World Heritage Area, with invasive Scotch Broom and Ox-Eye Daisy weeds emerging following last summer's bushfires. But thanks to the Australian Government’s $200 million bushfire recovery fund for animals and plants, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and Hunter Local Land Services teams are successfully tackling these fire-adapted weeds that can continue to spread quickly and vigorously long after a bushfire. These actions are supporting habitat for many native animals including the chubby-cheeked native Broad-toothed rat, identified as an at-risk species following last summer’s bushfires.

02.01.2022 The #AVPC organising committee is pleased to be able to offer a limited number of bursary registrations for people who would like to attend the conference but cannot otherwise afford the virtual registration fee. Apply now https://bit.ly/3dxzdrR

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01.01.2022 Desperately seeking sightings of this endangered central tablelands plant! Let us know if you see Zieria obcordata which should be flowering right about now! The only known sites are near Bathurst and Wellington. Click to read more - http://ow.ly/1J9U50AZ7GQ